VEGA 64 or Gtx 1080 do I need freesync?

[footieboyz]

Hi building a new gaming pc but which graphic card. I have a LG 34 ultra wide with freesync so looking to go and for that reason but not sure which one. Tia

 

[arc@css]

Budget?

 

[heartburnron]

If the resolution of that monitor is 3440x1440 then you'll be looking at an average of around 40 FPS for new games at high settings with the 580 - this in itself would not be so bad for most games if the freesync range goes down that low. The freesync range of my monitor starts at 30Hz but I know quite a few start at 48 in which case the 580 isn't going to be adequate. If you want closer to 60 for the newest titles then it will need to be the Vega 56 although with current pricing, you'd be better to pick up the current deal on the Vega 64 if your budget can stretch that far: https://www.overclockers.co.uk/powe...press-graphics-card-black-pack-gx-18z-pc.html Couple of decent games included in that deal too.

 

[silversurfer]

^^ Thats better then launch deals. You want the Vega to match a monitor that size, should really list the primary use, list of games etc

 

[Ian Evey]

I'd get a 580 if at 1440p or lower with turned down settings, the better card imo would be a Vega 56 or 64 although a lot more expensive.

 

[CAT-THE-FIFTH]

A Vega64 with those games actually looks OKish value when compared to the current prices of the Vega56,although none of its brilliant either.

However,what model do you have?? There is a lower resolution model which might be OKish with an RX580.

 

[footieboyz]

THanks all this is the monitor

LG 34UC79G 34" 2560X1080 IPS FREESYNC 144HZ

The game will be cod ww2 f1 pub g and other FPS etc.

Haven’t really got budget but do want good value for money and not just chuck money at it.

Thanks

 

[CAT-THE-FIFTH]

If you are on a budget,then an RX580 8GB makes much more sense,especially as it is the lower resolution 34" model. You will probably have to turn some settings down when compared to normal 1080p benchmarks as it is 33% more pixels to push.

 

[RatmanGB]

Hard question to answer to be honest! I have the same monitor so I'm in the same boat in some ways.

Vega 56 is considerably faster than RX 580, but also considerably more expensive and, at present, only reference blower style cards are available, while there's a big choice of custom RX 580 cards. Asus have announced custom Vega cards, but as far as I know they've not gone on sale yet.

In terms of value for money, that's kind of in the eye of the beholder. I personally think that the deals that OCUK have on Vega 56/64 aren't bad at all right now but many people will point at the 1070 as a cheaper option, or the 1080 as better value. I'd love a Vega 56 but I'm not interested in a blower style card.

If only AMD cards are an option (due to Freesync) and money is no object I honestly feel it comes down to your attitude toward graphics card noise. Oh, and whether your PSU can handle Vega.

 

[melmac]

Hi building a new gaming pc but which graphic card. I have a LG 34 ultra wide with freesync so looking to go and for that reason but not sure which one. Tia

IF you can wait until November 24th and black Friday, OCUK should have some deals on these cards that might help make up your mind. You might be able to buy a better PC too.

 

[footieboyz]

Thanks I did look at Nvidia would you not go with the freesync thou?

 

[RatmanGB]

Thanks I did look at Nvidia would you not go with the freesync thou?

All things being equal yes, but...

I was fortunate enough to give Freesync a go on a friend's PC for a few hours before I bought this monitor (he's got an R9 290X and a 1440p, 144Hz, Benq Freesync monitor). I didn't find that adaptive sync made much difference to me. I kept checking that it was on because I wasn't noticing it. It's one of the reasons I bought this monitor even though I have a GTX 970 at present, ultrawide and 144Hz made a much bigger difference to me than adaptive sync.

Again, other people will tell you adaptive sync is the best thing since sliced bread, and they're not wrong. It just didn't do much for me. If I could get a custom Vega 56 for around 1070 or 1070ti money then I'd buy the Vega 56 because of Freesync. If the as-yet mythical custom Vega 56s end up being more than trivially more expensive than their Nvidia equivalents, I'll eventually go Nvidia.

And still not regret buying this monitor for £100 off through OCUK and getting a free game.

 

[Padraig]

If you can get a vega 56 for 430 or under and noise and heat isnt a concern go for that. If you can afford to put a waterblock on said vega 56 so the stock cooler doesnt make a racket go for that. Otherwise the 580 is not a bad choice at non inflated prices.

 

[Martini1991]

Having that monitor myself, you want Vega.

 

[Wrinkly]

Get the Vega56 card since you feel the need to ask. That way you don't need to worry about what ingame settings are best

 

[Wrinkly]

All things being equal yes, but...

I was fortunate enough to give Freesync a go on a friend's PC for a few hours before I bought this monitor (he's got an R9 290X and a 1440p, 144Hz, Benq Freesync monitor). I didn't find that adaptive sync made much difference to me. I kept checking that it was on because I wasn't noticing it. It's one of the reasons I bought this monitor even though I have a GTX 970 at present, ultrawide and 144Hz made a much bigger difference to me than adaptive sync.

Again, other people will tell you adaptive sync is the best thing since sliced bread, and they're not wrong. It just didn't do much for me. If I could get a custom Vega 56 for around 1070 or 1070ti money then I'd buy the Vega 56 because of Freesync. If the as-yet mythical custom Vega 56s end up being more than trivially more expensive than their Nvidia equivalents, I'll eventually go Nvidia.

And still not regret buying this monitor for £100 off through OCUK and getting a free game.

Nvidia's Adaptive Sync has nothing to do with 'Adaptive Sync' that is used by FreeSync. Adaptive Sync for Nvida cards simply turns on Vsync when the FPS goes above the monitor's refresh. I get horrendous tearing with Adaptive Sync selected with my 1080Ti.

That is a very nice monitor.

 

[RatmanGB]

Nvidia's Adaptive Sync has nothing to do with 'Adaptive Sync' that is used by FreeSync. Adaptive Sync for Nvida cards simply turns on Vsync when the FPS goes above the monitor's refresh. I get horrendous tearing with Adaptive Sync selected with my 1080Ti.

That is a very nice monitor.

Sorry, I was using adaptive sync as a catch all term for Freesync and G-Sync, I didn't mean Nvidia's adaptive v-sync. I should have been more specific.

What I was trying to say was that having tried Freesync (with a decent AMD card and a Freesync monitor) I didn't consider it a must have feature, but others might have a different view. For clarity I'm not using adaptive v-sync on the GTX 970.

I probably should also have mentioned I'm nearly 40 and wear glasses, I wonder if Free or G-Sync is of more benefit if you have better optical equipment!

 

[footieboyz]

Thanks for the replies and a lot of info taken. However looking at budget I can get the vega64 so now the question slightly changes to that using high end cards do I need freesync or am I better of getting the Nvidia 1080?

Many thanks sorry for all questions titled also changed

 

[LtMatt]

Hi building a new gaming pc but which graphic card. I have a LG 34 ultra wide with freesync so looking to go and for that reason but not sure which one. Tia

Yes, it's a game changer. Once you try it, you cannot be without it.

 

[RatmanGB]

Yes, it's a game changer. Once you try it, you cannot be without it.

Tell you what, convince one of your board partners to release a custom cooled Vega and I'll give it another go?